Minnesota had the biggest decrease in its state unemployment rate in September, according to data from personal finance website WalletHub, while having a midlevel pay rate of $40.40 an hour for registered nurses.
Illinois, which had the worst change in unemployment, has an above average pay rate for registered nurses at $59.92 an hour.
10 states with the biggest decreases in unemployment:
1. Minnesota: Hourly RN pay $40.40
2. North Dakota: Hourly RN pay $54.19
3. Vermont: Hourly RN pay $36.13
4. New Hampshire: Hourly RN pay $58.05
5. Missouri: Hourly RN pay $32.59
6. Florida: Hourly RN pay $34.62
7. Utah: Hourly RN pay $34.99
8. Virginia: Hourly RN pay $54.00
9. South Dakota: Hourly RN pay $54.00
10. Nebraska: Hourly RN pay $54.17
10 states with the biggest increases in unemployment:
41. New Mexico: Hourly RN pay $56.96
42. West Virginia: Hourly RN pay $50.36
43. Oregon: Hourly RN pay $61.63
44. Ohio: Hourly RN pay $34.44
45. Kentucky: Hourly RN pay $32.34
46. Texas: Hourly RN pay $38.04
47. Delaware: Hourly RN pay $37.39
48. Nevada: Hourly RN pay $42.69
49. Washington, D.C.: Hourly RN pay unavailable
50. Alaska: Hourly RN pay $54.72
51. Illinois: Hourly RN pay $57.92